Australia survived a late scare to beat India by four runs in a Women's T20 World Cup group match, defending 142 after Beth Mooney's 56 anchored their innings.
Match Summary
Batting first, Australia posted 142 for 6 in their 20 overs, with Mooney top-scoring. India, in reply, fell just short at 138 for 6, with Harmanpreet Kaur making 43 not out. The result keeps Australia's unbeaten run in the tournament alive.
Key Performances
Mooney's 56 off 48 balls was the backbone of Australia's innings, while Ellyse Perry contributed 29. For India, Deepti Sharma took 2 for 23. In the chase, Smriti Mandhana scored 34 before falling to Megan Schutt, who finished with 2 for 25.
Turning Point
India needed 14 off the final over, but Jess Jonassen held her nerve, conceding only nine runs and taking a crucial wicket. "We knew it would be tough, but the bowlers executed brilliantly," said Australia captain Alyssa Healy.
Implications
Australia's win strengthens their position at the top of the group, while India must win their remaining matches to advance. The result also extends Australia's winning streak against India in T20 World Cups.
